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The follow column appeared in several APG of East Central Minnesota newspapers during October, 2018 Saving Skin and Sight Since Sept. 1, I’ve seen a doctor seven times, which is very unusual for me. But I now have significantly better eyesight. Doctors also eliminated some skin cancer, which could have created problems. Along the way, […]

This column originally was published by a series of ECM/Sun/Current Newspapers in late November, 2017 Thanks to passionate, practical families, students and educators Joe Nathan One of America’s finest traditions encourages us to pause late in the year, regardless of current controversies, to offer thanks. This year, in addition to giving thanks to God and […]

Originally published by www.hometownsource.com, April 5, 2017 One day, one great way to help students & yourself In a single day later in April, you can listen to and help some of the most courageous, eloquent high school students from all over Minnesota. How? By volunteering to judge their presentations at the April 26-27 Minnesota […]

This column originally was published by ECM Publications during April and May, 2016. Courageous, award-winning student speeches By Joe Nathan on April 27, 2016 at 3:55 pm Joe Nathan The student’s essay begins: “‘You’re not going to amount to anything. You’re nothing but a half-breed bitch.’ These are the things that are said in a […]

Originally published by Chalkbeat People who say geography means rural areas can’t share in Trump’s school choice vision are wrong. Here’s why Do some school choice programs make sense in rural America? For students like Paige Knutson, Daniel Lopez Gomez, and Merle Vander Weyst, the answer is certainly yes. President-elect Donald Trump and his choice […]